Keralam Anti-Terrorism Squad arrests Malappuram man in fresh UAPA case for ‘anti-national links’
The Kerala Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested a Malappuram man for alleged links to anti-national groups following an investigation into offensive social media comments. The suspect is accused of conspiring to wage war against the Indian government.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing national security concerns regarding radicalization and the use of digital platforms for extremist coordination in India.
The Keralam Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has registered a fresh case and arrested a Malappuram native over his alleged links with an anti-national group, following an investigation into an offensive comment he allegedly posted under a video featuring the daughter of a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said on Thursday (September 10, 2026).
Muhammed Sanoof (26), a native of Aikkarappadi in Malappuram district, was detained in July this year on his arrival at Karipur airport while returning from Saudi Arabia.
Last year, Muttam police in Idukki district had registered a case against Sanoof for allegedly posting an offensive comment under a video featuring the daughter of N Ramachandran, a Kochi native who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.
The police later invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against him.
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